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Valves

Linde achieves development milestone for next generation gas cylinder capabilities

The EVOS DCi valve is among a number of digital concept solutions that Linde is developing in order to demonstrate leading edge digital technologies for the packaged gases sector.

Emerson to acquire valves & control business from Pentair

Emerson has signed an agreement to purchase the valves & controls business of Pentair for $3.15 B.

Codes and Standards: Explore alternative engineering options for code requirements

The Augustus Group: Murti, D. G.

This article is the second under the “Codes and Standards” series.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Unintended fugitive emissions from pressurized plant components have long been a key concern for operators as well as regulators.

Design a pressure safety valve at the centrifugal pump discharge

Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd.: Kadam, N.

In most process plants, it is unusual to install a pressure safety valve (PSV) to centrifugal pump and compressor discharge, but some PSVs are needed and are installed to protect the system against miscellaneous scenarios that could create overpressure in the system.

HP Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

The FM-approved FireChek thermal shutoff valve with resettable memory shape alloy can now be used to automatically shut down a pneumatic control system when a nearby fire occurs, or when the ambient temperature reaches 135°F, 150°F or 165°F.

Maintaining gas system accuracy and reliability through calibration

AURA Gas Controls: Dickerson, D.

In the process industries, laser-based analytical techniques have emerged as a popular method of examining process line samples because of their high level of durability, fast response time and minimal maintenance requirements.

Managing the recovery from the Jaipur oil terminal fire

Oil Industry Safety Directorate: Dutta, H.

In October 2009, a devastating fire at the oil terminal in Jaipur, India, killed 11 people, injured many more and incurred a significant financial loss.

HP Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

EGC Critical Components has announced its dures brand of materials, a new family of proprietary thermoplastic polymer composites developed specifically for the manufacture of bushings, bearings and wear rings in pumps handling a wide range of liquids, including those that contain solid matter.

HP People

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Wood Group Mustang has appointed Elaine Lisenbe to the position of chief financial officer (CFO), and Valencia Amenson to VP of human resources.